Brookings Vice President Darrell West says President Obama has to temper the optimism surrounding his new administration with caution about our dire financial straits, while Politico Senior Editor David Mark asks former presidential speechwriter Steve Hess to assess the inaugural address – all in our final “Transition Tracker” podcast.
Cities & Communities
Early data shows positive job growth in distressed US counties as new federal policies take effect
Commentary
Transition Tracker: A New Presidency Begins
January 22, 2009